Tender

Multimedia Guides

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking to establish an agreement for the development and ongoing leasing of a multimedia guide system for its museums, focusing particularly on delivering a unique experience to visitors. This procurement falls under the industry category of multimedia equipment, with additional classifications in the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment. The process is currently in the Tender stage, adopting an open procurement method that allows for written submissions in English. The tender submission deadline is on the 6th of April, 2025, and the bid opening will take place on the 7th of April, 2025. Key delivery locations include South Kensington, Leeds, York, Manchester, and Durham.

This tender provides an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in multimedia equipment and IT maintenance services to partner with a prominent cultural institution. The successful bidder will benefit from a contract valued at £160,000, with the supply contract running for a period of 1080 days. Companies with experience in developing and maintaining high-quality multimedia solutions, particularly in settings that focus on enhancing visitor engagement experiences, will find this tender highly suitable. Additionally, as the procurement process allows for electronic ordering and invoicing, businesses with robust digital operational capabilities may have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Multimedia Guides

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to establish an Agreement for the provision of the development of a multimedia guide offer for the Science Museum and the ongoing lease of equipment to deliver this experience to visitors at the museum,.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wishes to establish an Agreement for the provision of the development of a multimedia guide offer for the Science Museum and the ongoing lease of equipment to deliver this experience to visitors at the museum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006910-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Rahul Rajendran
Contact Email
rahul.rajendran@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH KENSINGTON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham, TLD33 Manchester, TLE21 York, TLE41 Bradford, TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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